Houthis Successfully Target Israeli Ship in Gulf of Aden: Implications for Regional Conflict

On the night of April 26, the Houthis in Yemen claimed to have successfully executed an attack on the Israeli ship MSC Darwin in the Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni Navy used ship-based missiles and drones to target the Israeli vessel, according to a statement by the Houthis.

The MSC Darwin container ship, which flies the Liberian flag and is owned by MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) based in Geneva, was reported to be in the Gulf of Aden at the time of the attack. MarineTraffic, a website that provides real-time traffic information, confirmed the location of the ship. The incident marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region.